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MQ-9 Assist Missile Defense Agency with FTG-12

Three AGM-114 Hellfire missiles attached to the MQ-9 Reaper Aircraft assigned to the 163d Attack Wing (ATKW) on the hot cargo pad at March Air Reserve Base in California, Dec. 10, 2023. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted a successful intercept of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) by an upgraded Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI). The test demonstrated the ability of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) capability to engage threats faster. The 163d ATKW was tasked with assisting the launch by locating the fallen rocket booster and ensuring it safely sunk into the Pacific Ocean without impeding on maritime operations. (Photograph By US Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan)
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MQ-9 Assist Missile Defense Agency with FTG-12

Two MQ-9 Reaper Aircraft, assigned to the 163d Attack Wing (ATKW) await additional AGM-114 Hellfire missiles on the hot cargo pad at March Air Reserve Base in California, Dec. 10, 2023. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted a successful intercept of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) by an upgraded Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI). The test demonstrated the ability of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) capability to engage threats faster. The 163d ATKW was tasked with assisting the launch by locating the fallen rocket booster and ensuring it safely sunk into the Pacific Ocean without impeding on maritime operations. (Photograph By US Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan)
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MQ-9 Assist Missile Defense Agency with FTG-12

From left to right: U.S. Air Force Senior Amn. Timothy Crowder, an aircraft armament systems specialist assigned to the 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 163d Attack Wing (ATKW), annotates the serial number on an AGM-114 Hellfire missile, while Staff Sgt. Sada Phon, a crew chief assigned to the 163d AMXS, 163d ATKW, drags the power supply cable to the MQ-9 Reaper on the hot cargo pad at March Air Reserve Base in Calif., Dec. 10, 2023. For the first time in the 163d ATKW's history, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency tasked the unit to participate in a ballistic missile defense exercise (Flight Test Ground-Based Midcourse Defense or FTG-12). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan)
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Official Portrait of Col. Amee Howard

Official Portrait of Col. Amee Howard
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Official Portrait of Col. Bramante

Official Portrait of Col. Bramante
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Official Portrait of CMSgt. Ryan Williams

Official Portrait of CMSgt. Ryan Williams
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221015-Z-SK378-0171

March Air Reserve Base Airmen with the California Air National Guard host a Change of Command ceremony for incoming 163d Attack Wing Commander Col. Clark Bramante at March ARB, Oct. 16, 2022. A Change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit to a commanding officer. The mission of the 163d ATKW is to provide dedicated, disciplined, and diverse guardsmen ready to defend California, the nation and local communities from any threats that compromise the safety, security and well-being of citizens and allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Alvarez)
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221015-Z-SK378-0186

March Air Reserve Base Airmen with the California Air National Guard host a Change of Command ceremony for incoming 163d Attack Wing Commander Col. Clark Bramante at March ARB, Oct. 16, 2022. A Change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit to a commanding officer. The mission of the 163d ATKW is to provide dedicated, disciplined, and diverse guardsmen ready to defend California, the nation and local communities from any threats that compromise the safety, security and well-being of citizens and allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Javier Alvarez)
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220721-Z-WT190-0012

An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 163d Attack Wing, March Air Reserve Base stages for refueling on the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, July 21, 2022.The 163d accelerated change by pioneering the first ever refuel of the MQ-9 Reaper using a Forward Area refueling Point provided by the VMM - 764’s V-22 Osprey. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan)
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220721-Z-WT190-0022

A Crew Chief assigned to the 163d Attack Wing, March Air Reserve Base marshals MQ-9 Reaper on the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, July 21, 2022. The 163d accelerated change by pioneering the first ever refueling of the MQ-9 Reaper using a Forward Area refueling Point provided by the VMM - 764’s V-22 Osprey. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan)
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220720-M-AB253-1012

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper with the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, refuels during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on July 20th, 2022. The MQ-9 Reaper received fuel via aviation delivered ground refueling from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764, marking the first time the MQ-9 received fuel from a joint asset and the first time an Air National Guard MQ-9 received fuel from another aircraft. The MQ-9 Reaper provided close air support to Marine Air-Ground Task Force 23 during its execution of the fire support coordination exercise of ITX as the Marine Corps Reserve continues to work to integrate with sister services in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)
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220720-M-QR315-1016

A U.S. Airman with the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, directs an MQ-9 Reaper to a refueling point during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California on July 20th, 2022. The MQ-9 Reaper received fuel via aviation delivered ground refueling from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764, marking the first time the MQ-9 received fuel from a joint asset and the first time an Air National Guard MQ-9 received fuel from another aircraft. The MQ-9 Reaper provided close air support to Marine Air-Ground Task Force 23 during its execution of the fire support coordination exercise of ITX as the Marine Corps Reserve continues to work to integrate with sister services in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)
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220720-M-QR315-1017

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper with the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, refuels during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on July 20th, 2022. The MQ-9 Reaper received fuel via aviation delivered ground refueling from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764, marking the first time the MQ-9 received fuel from a joint asset and the first time an Air National Guard MQ-9 received fuel from another aircraft. The MQ-9 Reaper provided close air support to Marine Air-Ground Task Force 23 during its execution of the fire support coordination exercise of ITX as the Marine Corps Reserve continues to work to integrate with sister services in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch) This photo has been altered for security purposes
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220623-Z-WT190-0017

The MQ-9 Reaper Aircraft assigned to 163d Attack Wing, performs autonomous takeoff from San Clemente Island, California on June 23, 2022. The MQ-9 will continue to dispatch remaining munitions in support of Exercise Rhino Strike before returning to March Air Reserve Base, California. The goal of the exercise was to enhance the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) concept. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan)
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Official photo

This is the official photo of Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach.
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200308-Z-FD650-3054

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ashleigh Donovan, an operations manager with the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron, 163d Attack Wing, secures a cargo net over a pallet of cases during pallet build-up training, Mar. 8, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The training, which was led by air transportation specialists from the 163d Logistics Readiness Squadron, teaches airmen throughout the wing how to palletize equipment sent via military aircraft for deployments and other movements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)
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200308-Z-FD650-2022

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas L. James, Command Senior Enlisted Leader to the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, right, talks with Staff Sgt. Xavier Mendez, of the 163d Security Forces Squadron, 163d Attack Wing, during a visit Mar. 8, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. James is conducting unit circulation visits to the California Air National Guard's five wings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)
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200308-Z-FD650-3025

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dwayne Johnson, an air transportation specialist with the 163d Logistics Readiness Squadron,163d Attack Wing, leads pallet build-up training, Mar. 8, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The training teaches airmen throughout the wing how to palletize equipment sent via military aircraft for deployments and other movements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)
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200308-Z-FD650-2040

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas L. James, Command Senior Enlisted Leader to the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, right, talks with Staff Sgt. Argie Maghandy, a fire team leader with the 163d Security Forces Squadron, 163d Attack Wing, during a visit Mar. 8, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. James is conducting unit circulation visits to the California Air National Guard's five wings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)
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200308-Z-FD650-3040

Cases are prepared for shipment as air transportation specialists from the 163d Logistics Readiness Squadron,163d Attack Wing, lead pallet build-up training, Mar. 8, 2020, at March Air Reserve Base, California. The training teaches airmen throughout the wing how to palletize equipment sent via military aircraft for deployments and other movements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Crystal Housman)
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